What happens if we ask a group of young adults to discuss how porn might be produced and consumed more ethically and responsibly?

The Clinton-era abstinence-only sex education policies had devestating impacts on long-term relationships. Kara Haug from Reframing Our Stories shares valuable insights on normalizing conversations around sex and relationships.

In Evangelical Christian contexts, weddings are rites of passage into adulthood. However, marital status has no marking on the quality of communication, conflict resolution, and sexual satisfaction of a two-person relationship. We need a new rubric for relational and developmental success.

We explore the origins and effects of Purity Culture, its influence on different age groups, and the psychological stages of development. Gain valuable insights into the experiences of individuals in their 30s and 40s, as they navigate identity formation, responsibilities, and personal growth.

Join usin exploring effective strategies for discussing STI prevention and understanding the impact of disgust on interpersonal connections. Discover valuable tips and insights on initiating conversations about sensitive topics while uncovering the psychology behind disgust.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Jenelle Pierce, founder of the STI project, as we delve into the importance of STI awareness, destigmatization, and the healing power of sharing personal stories.

Consent, defined as voluntary cooperation and permission for sexual satisfaction and intimacy with willing partners, is frequently approached from a legal standpoint rather than a relational perspective. The legal system aims to simplify complex human behavior, while relational therapists prioritize the recognition and acceptance of this inherent complexity.

Looking to unwind this weekend? We've got you covered! Jeremiah and Julia have handpicked some captivating reads and thought-provoking podcast episodes for your pleasure.

What if, rather than the depending on callout culture to “put men in their place” or demanding that men who behave badly step down from their positions of power (though that’s sometimes necessary), we were to invite men to reflect, in public spaces, in virtual spaces, in support groups, in father-son dynamics, in locker rooms, on the questions that I posed above?

Our jobs as therapists are hard enough. A collection of non-therapists (be that a government or insurance company) that requires therapists to give information that guilts a person into making a decision, especially when that information is also medically and sociologically inaccurate, creates an ethical dilemma: Follow the law, at the risk of participating in a harmful therapeutic process, or follow what we know and have researched about the therapeutic process, at the risk of getting sanctioned, fined, or, as Texas is threatening, arrested.

Having a perpetual problem doesn’t mean that you have an unhealthy relationship. It means that you have a relationship. And that these particular themes need special care.

What is the perpetual problem in your relationship?

We encourage you to lean into these conversations, as the ability to explore the core differences at the root at the perpetual problem can help you significantly grow as a person and a relationship.